Auction, Unity temple, 2025


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Unity Temple Auction 2025 FAQ


Q. How do I register? A. Follow this guide

Q. When does the auction end?
Q. When does the auction start?
A. March 2nd 9:30 am.

Q. When does the auction end?
A. March 16th noon.

Q. How are donations sold?
A. If the donation contains a single quantity (i.e. a holiday home vacation) it will be a "true" auction item and that auction will close on March 16th noon. If there are 2 or more quantities in a donation (i.e. a dinner for 8) there is a set price for each quantity. As soon as all the quantities are sold, that donation is automatically marked sold-out. Exceptions are possible at the discretion of the donor and/or auction team.

Q. How do I acquire the donation I bought at the auction?
A. At the end of the auction you will receive an email containing information on when, where and whom you need to contact to acquire the donation. Donors will also receive an email with contact information for all the buyers.

Q. How do I see the donations and bid/buy them?
A. Use the links and/or QR codes at the top of this page to access Bidbeacon.

Q. How do I pay for the items?
A. Enter your credit card information into the bidbeacon system. That is the payment method the system will use.

Q. Where do donations come from?
A. The donations are items/dinners/events and more... that friends of the congregation have donated to the auction.

Q. What does it mean if I bought a donation event marked TBD?
A. TBD means the time and date are to be determined at the discretion of the donor!

Q. Can someone else go to the dinner/event I bought?
A. The events are meant for those that are involved with the temple in any meaningful way. If you wish to give your place to someone else, please have the courtesy to ask the donor/host if that is acceptable!

Q. What function does the auction serve?
A. 2 purposes in order: to help raise funds for the running of Unity Temple congregation and to bring congregants together in fun new ways.

Q. Whom do I contact if I have questions and/or concerns?
A. This FAQ is not an exhaustive list. Use bidbeacon to send the auction team questions (top right, looks like a cartoon speech bubble) with any additional questions. Please be patient, the auction is run by volunteers and it may take a few days to get a response.